Oil for fixed-blade knives?

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Price isn't a concern, I'm just looking for an oil, preferably of high quality, that'll do the job for almost everything. Preventing rust and etc. Are there any out there specifically for knives, that are reputable? I have some Benchmade Blue Lube, but I don't think it's for blades mainly, just for joints on folding knives..

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Tom
 
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I use BreakFree for both lubing my folders and protecting blades on all my knives from rust. TuffGlide is another excellent product.
 
I use none. I just wash and rinse with soap and HOT water, dry, and put away. BUT! I think if they're going to sit for an extended length of time, especially if in a leather sheath, I might put some Rem oil on them.
 
paranoidsentry said:
Don't know if there are any specifically for knives, but I use Rem oil and haven't had a problem.
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I usually use Rem Oil, too. Works just fine. Admittedly, though, I prefer Tuff Glide/Tuff Cloth. I just haven't been able to find anyone in Duluth that carries it.
 
I use Rem Oil which contains teflon for guns and knives. Sometimes I store my knives oil free wipped down with a silicone impregnated cloth. A wax like Rennassance Wax would certainly be very good protection.
 
elkins has a good suggestion with the johnsons paste wax. i use neutral shoe polish a lot also. aplly let dry & then rub with a clean cloth. used to do the johnsons on guns hunting in rain. one coat on, lightly burnish & then 2nd coat let dry & do'nt burnish.this will last at least a week of steady hunting.
dennis
 
I use clove oil/camellia oil for my fixed blades, and in a pinch I'll use mineral oil/olive oil if I have to. Food safe, and with a higher viscosity it sticks to the blade nicely.
 
survivalnoob said:
I use mineral oil, never know when I have to use my knife for food prep.
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I do the same. If I know for sure the blade is not going to be used for food prep, such as my multitool I use at work on the machinery when I am too lazy to get my tools, then I always go for the mineral oil on my blades.
 
Unscented baby oil, which i think is just mineral oil. Its called parifinum something or other, anyone know if im wrong?
 
I use whatever brand of Extra Virgin Olive Oil my girl keeps in the kitchen -- been using it for years, and never had any issues. And, of course, there's the food prep thing mentioned above.
 
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